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Here we recommend products that we’ve reviewed and we determine to be of excellent quality and value for your money.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Wharncliffe Knife: From Victorian Era Curiosities to Modern EDC Tools

Posted on February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 by Jeffrey

Are you currently thinking of getting a Wharncliffe knife? This knife, which was indeed named after a British Lord of Wharncliffe (more on him in a bit), is well-known for its rounded spine that tapers toward a point with a straight and flat ground edge. In the centuries since its introduction in the 1820s, the…

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Best Knife to Cut Meat of 2023: Complete Reviews With Comparisons

Posted on October 3, 2022October 20, 2023 by Jeffrey

Some of the sharpest kitchen knives in existence are meat cutting knives. That said, you can’t expect them to give their best cutting performance throughout the course of their service. If you’ve ever owned a kitchen knife for cutting meat before (and you likely have), you know they’re not built to last. Make sure to…

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best boning knife of 2022

Best Boning Knife of 2022: Complete Reviews With Comparisons

Posted on September 23, 2022April 7, 2023 by Jeffrey

With a quality curved boning knife, you can break down fish and meat efficiently on your own and save money. In some knives, you even get the bonus of a filleting function where you can separate the meat fish from bone with relative ease. On that note, here are five of the best boning knife…

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best camping knife

Best Camping Knife of 2022: Complete Reviews With Comparisons

Posted on September 1, 2022April 7, 2023 by Jeffrey

In the wild, you’re only as good as your tools. Among many things, you should look for a knife for camping with no problems performing heavy-duty tasks. On the hunt for the best camping knife? If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, we’ve got the perfect versatile knife options for you. We’ll look at…

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Best Self Defense Knife

Posted on February 19, 2022April 7, 2023 by Jeffrey

Are you searching the internet for “best self-defense knife” or “best knife for self-defense“? If you are looking for the best self-defense knife for yourself or a loved one, this article will lead you to the best possible self-defense knife you can buy. Your life (or your loved one’s life) is important and, with the…

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Best Kershaw knives

Best Kershaw Knife: Top 10 List – Which One Will You Choose?

Posted on February 7, 2022May 25, 2022 by Jeffrey

The Kershaw knife, manufactured by the same name – Kershaw Knives, is one of the most popular tools in the American knife industry. The company has not only established a strong brand in the U.S. and the world over but continues to reign supreme with new technologies and designs. The firm boasts of a massive…

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Spetsnaz Machete: No. 1 Russian Survival Tool [Top 3 Choices]

Posted on February 5, 2022May 25, 2022 by Jeffrey

Spetsnaz Machete, a weird Russian survival tool, has more uses than any US survival knife and can save your life in the wilderness or urban environment. It can hammer, chop, cut, pry, saw, pummel, and you can even use it as a ruler. Who are the Spetsnaz? The Spetsnaz is the Russian special forces group….

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3 Bokashi Knives Reviewed

3 Bokashi Knives Reviewed (Best of 2022)

Posted on January 3, 2022April 7, 2023 by Jeffrey

Bokashi knives are standing out in the industry with their innovative designs, unique handcrafting, and relentless care. This is impressive when you consider that Bokashi Steel has only been around since 2013. Bokashi knives use low-temperature tempering to enhance the crystal structure of the steel and elevate its sturdiness. If you want to cut to…

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Best Belt Grinder for Knife Making

6 Best Belt Grinder for Knife Making Reviewed

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by Jeffrey

When making a knife as a beginner, one of the things that might confuse you the most is the sheer number of different ways you can approach this process. For instance, some knifemakers like to start with a stock steel sheet, while others prefer to buy forged blade-shaped steel to save time. In this article,…

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3 Best 1x30 Belts for Knife Making

3 Best 1×30 Belts for Knife Making [Reviewed & Buyer’s Guide]

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by Jeffrey

Whether you’re an expert or amateur knifemaker, 1×30 belts are where it’s at! Their grit range is high enough for knife making, and they’re pretty compact, allowing you a lot of precision. But my experience as a knife enthusiast, reviewer, and maker over the past 15 years has made me realize that not all 1×30″…

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